Hello from Texas

[Bullnettles]

Hello everyone,

 

I found this site trying to figure out what telescope I should start with, and now I have a list of parts and no telescope! I like the buy-once, cry-once method, so I'll be collecting parts over the next few years. I plan on building my own mount after a lot of research, as well as ending up with a setup for DSO. I'll be lurking more than posting since I know nothing, but wanted to say thank you for all your contributions/knowledge. This would be a tough hobby to get into deep without you. 

 

Clear skies,

Bullnettles

[Starwatcher2001]

Welcome aboard SGL Bullnettles. Good to have you with us.

Thanks for introducing yourself, and you're more than welcome to lurk of course, but don't forget there's no such think as a daft question on here. So if you get stuck with anything or want to share your thoughts, feel free to get involved. Many of the problems you might face with telescopes have likely been also tackled by someone else on here.

[Floater]

Welcome. Hope you have lots of fun with your project and the hobby. 🙂

[bosun21]

Welcome to the lounge, and I wish you every success with your endeavors.

[wookie1965]

A warm welcome to SGL 

[barbulo]

Hi and welcome to SGL

[CCD-Freak]

Hello fellow Texan.  SGL is a great place to hang out.

 

[Bullnettles]

Thank you all, and I will try to solve my issues before muddling the water with another thread. I have lots of time and realized I have a starting point in my closet. I have a miniPC from a buddy that I can begin prepping to control the D5000 I'll be purchasing, as well as building a battery box/distribution for 12v. Seems the power packs are good, but if you're running a comp, GEM, and eventually a camera and dew heater, I'm thinking future-proofing is the way to go. I'm very excited to have a year's long rabbit hole to dive into; thanks again for the warm welcome.

[Greymouser]

Welcome to the forum.

I agree with Skywatcher2001, ask any question you feel the need to ask, not only could it help you, but it could help others too. 

[Sunshine]

Welcome to SGL! 

[CCD-Freak]

BTW...Were in Texas are you?

 

 

[Pitch Black Skies]

A warm welcome to SGL

[PeterCPC]

Hello and welcome.

[banjaxed]

Hi and welcome to SGL.

[Dave Lloyd]

Hello and welcome. 

[Pete Presland]

Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire  🙂